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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.84, 27,401.62 and 5,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.84, 27,401.62 and 5,787.84 is: 8,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.84 : 27,401.62 = 5,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.84/27,401.62 = 5,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.84x = 27,401.62 × 5,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.84x = 158,596,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,596,192.30/18,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.19

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